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Giorgio Coppola Cycling
United Kingdom
Приєднався 2 вер 2008
Just an average bike racer trying to get quick and sharing my journey along the way.
UK Cyclist & UA-camr
Giant UK Brand Ambassador
Founder of Razzo Racing - razzo-racing.com/
Follow me on Instagram - giorgio1993
UK Cyclist & UA-camr
Giant UK Brand Ambassador
Founder of Razzo Racing - razzo-racing.com/
Follow me on Instagram - giorgio1993
My First CYCLOCROSS RACE of 2024
Jumping back into the cyclocross scene after a 6-week break, and this one hit hard! My first cyclocross race of 2024 was at round 4 of the Wessex CX League in Prospect Park, Reading. It was my first race since becoming a Dad, and wow, it was a brutal wake-up call!
With my training on pause and a bit of 'Dad weight' added on, I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I didn't expect to struggle this much. The power just wasn't there, leading to one of my worst results in recent memory. But that's the beauty of cyclocross - it challenges you, pushes you, and reminds you why you love racing!
I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe!
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My Instagram - giorgio1993
With my training on pause and a bit of 'Dad weight' added on, I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I didn't expect to struggle this much. The power just wasn't there, leading to one of my worst results in recent memory. But that's the beauty of cyclocross - it challenges you, pushes you, and reminds you why you love racing!
I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe!
Supported by:
Veloforte: veloforte.com/GEORGE20 Code: GEORGE20 for 20% off
Brand Ambassador - I'm proud to be a Giant Bikes Brand Ambassador for 2024
Razzo Racing - To support the channel check out my brand Razzo: razzo-racing.com/
My Instagram - giorgio1993
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CYCLOCROSS IS OFFICIALLY COMING
Переглядів 1,8 тис.16 годин тому
It's officially time to kick start my 2024 cyclocross season and we are officially 1 week out from my first race where I will be heading to round 4 of the Wessex cyclocross league in Reading. Am I ready to race Cyclocross, absolutely not but it's time to get stuck in. This was a full weekend of my cyclocross training while trying to juggle family life and training. The link for Project Jacked D...
Finding Ways To Stay Cyclo-cross Race Fit
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Finding Ways To Stay Cyclo-cross Race Fit Another weekend of training, where I try and find the time to stay race-fit, whilst juggling family life as a new Dad. The link for Project Jacked Dad (My Gym Channel) - www.youtube.com/@UCY-5rSkTGIuV3v-_kKmwMTA I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe! Supported by: Veloforte: veloforte.com/GEORGE20 Code: GEORGE20 for 20% off Brand A...
Balancing Training, Work & Dad Duties
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I'm back to work and back on the bike training. This is a short training week of how I'm juggling work, dad duties and cycling training. This week I used my commute to work to get my training in and kept the intensity high. The link for Project Jacked Dad (My Gym Channel) - www.youtube.com/@UCY-5rSkTGIuV3v-_kKmwMTA I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe! Supported by: Velof...
CYCLING IS CANCELLED
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A little update vlog about my cycling training and when I will start my cyclocross season. The link for Project Jacked Dad - www.youtube.com/@UCY-5rSkTGIuV3v-_kKmwMTA I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe! Supported by: Veloforte: veloforte.com/GEORGE20 Code: GEORGE20 for 20% off Brand Ambassador - I'm proud to be a Giant Bikes Brand Ambassador for 2024 Razzo Racing - To s...
My NEW 2024 GIANT TCX - New Bike Day
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It is finally here! It is new bike day and I have a brand new Giant TCX Advanced Pro Cyclocross bike. This video is a little run down of the bike and components I have fitted. From carbon tubular wheels, with challenge limus tyres, to the Sram force e tap groupset. This bike is a dream build for me and is certainly made for speed and racing, so hopefully I can do it justice?! I hope you enjoyed...
THE SUMMER CX FINALE - I CRASHED
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The finale of the summer cyclocross series and after getting off to a good start in lap 1 it didn’t t end too well when i had a big crash on the hurdles but a great series and fun summer racing. I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe! Supported by: Veloforte: veloforte.com/GEORGE20 Code: GEORGE20 for 20% off Brand Ambassador - I'm proud to be a Giant Bikes Brand Ambassador ...
ALL IN AT SUMMER CYCLOCROSS RACE
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The penultimate round of summer cyclocross and this was my first outing on the new giant TCX and there was only one way to christen her by going full gas for the win. I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe! Supported by: Veloforte: veloforte.com/GEORGE20 Code: GEORGE20 for 20% off Brand Ambassador - I'm proud to be a Giant Bikes Brand Ambassador for 2024 Razzo Racing - To s...
A KILLER WEEKEND OF CYCLOCROSS TRAINING
Переглядів 1,6 тис.Місяць тому
Training for the start of the cyclocross season is really ramping up now and I am hitting the intensity on the bike hard. Todays video consisted of two tough sessions on the road of under overs and fat max. This is a full weekend of my CX prep using a low volume high intensity approach and I hope you enjoy the video. I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe! Supported by: Vel...
THE BIGGEST SUMMER CX BATTLE EVER
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A huge battle at summer cyclocross, it had it all big attacks, chops and crashes. This was exciting and brutal from start to finish. I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe! Supported by: Veloforte: veloforte.com/GEORGE20 Code: GEORGE20 for 20% off Brand Ambassador - I'm proud to be a Giant Bikes Brand Ambassador for 2024 Razzo Racing - To support the channel check out my br...
THE FIRST CYCLOCROSS TRAINING SESSION OF THE YEAR
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Training for the start of the cyclocross season is really ramping up now and I am hitting the intensity on the bike hard. Todays video was the first cyclocross specific training session of the season and it was an absolute brute. This is a full weekend of my CX prep using a low volume high intensity approach and I hope you enjoy the video. I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subsc...
A WEEKEND OF HIGH INTENSITY CYCLING TRAINING
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Cycling intensity is king. With limited time due to a busy life and becoming a dad my training has changed a lot this year and I have switched to a low volume high intensity training plan, to try and get as fast as I can for the cyclocross season this winter. This is a weekend of my high intensity cycling training plan so I hope you enjoy. I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subsc...
LOW VOLUME HIGH INTENSITY CYCLING TRAINING
Переглядів 2,9 тис.2 місяці тому
Cycling intensity is king. With limited time due to a busy life and becoming a dad my training has changed a lot this year and I have switched to a low volume high intensity training plan, to try and get as fast as I can for the cyclocross season this winter. This is a weekend of my high intensity cycling training plan so i hope you enjoy. I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subsc...
THE HARDET MTB XCO RACE START EVER
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Onboard race footage with full power overlay from the 4th round of the southern XCO mtb series. My final individual mountain bike xco race of the season saw me tackle round 4 of the Southern XCO MTB series and possibly one of the most physically challenging courses. With the course located on the side of a hill, although the lap is short, you spend a lot of time climbing and the organisers mana...
A DAY OF CYCLOCROSS TRAINING & NUTRITION
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The start of the cyclocross season is only 6 weeks aways and in todays vlog I bring you along for a full day of cyclocross training and nutrition as I prepare to get in the best shape of my life for the cyclocross season on limited time. I hope you enjoyed the video and please do like & subscribe! Supported by: Veloforte: veloforte.com/GEORGE20 Code: GEORGE20 for 20% off Brand Ambassador - I'm ...
XTERRA MTB Marathon - Pairs MTB XCO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
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XTERRA MTB Marathon - Pairs MTB XCO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
POWER & CARNAGE AT GUILDFORD CRIT 2024
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POWER & CARNAGE AT GUILDFORD CRIT 2024
RACING CYCLOCROSS ON MY NEW GIANT TCX
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RACING CYCLOCROSS ON MY NEW GIANT TCX
MY FINAL MTB XCO RACE - Clanfield Southern XC
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MY FINAL MTB XCO RACE - Clanfield Southern XC
CYCLOCROSS RACE Crashes, Battles & Slides
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CYCLOCROSS RACE Crashes, Battles & Slides
I GOT THE CALL UP FOR WORLD CHAMPS... SORT OF
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I GOT THE CALL UP FOR WORLD CHAMPS... SORT OF
I DIDN'T BLOW UP FOR ONCE - Summer CX Race Newbury
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I DIDN'T BLOW UP FOR ONCE - Summer CX Race Newbury
CYCLOCROSS RACING NEVER GETS EASIER
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CYCLOCROSS RACING NEVER GETS EASIER
LEGS BLOWN OFF AT SUMMER CYCLOCROSS RACE
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LEGS BLOWN OFF AT SUMMER CYCLOCROSS RACE
BUILDING BIKE FITNESS OFF THE BIKE
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BUILDING BIKE FITNESS OFF THE BIKE
Southern MTB XCO Race Footage Rd 3 Crow
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Southern MTB XCO Race Footage Rd 3 Crow
Giorgio I blame the silver bar tape 😂😂
Welcome to our bit of the results 🙂
Never give up, most people will never exceed mid-pack no matter how hard they try. You'll come back and the videos will be great, if not at least you can say you were once a front runner.
This won't help you, but this video makes me feel a load better as someone who only started CX after having a kid, so no 'before' to compare to. Only race if you enjoy it, but to do that I think you'll need to figure out what you want to get from a CX season, even if that is justifying more pizza. This is temporary.
@GiorgioCoppolaCycling welcome to fatherhood! Tiredness and midpack CX but, don t stop, keep an eye on next year (and in 7-8years time in U8 cat) and achievable goals. And you will always be the winner in your little girl heart.
Don't worry Giorgio.... Just think how good the comeback is going to be 😁👏👍💪
My first kid knocked me sideways, the second was total life destruction. Now I can go for an off road ride with my 6 year old lad and it’s actually way more rewarding than any strava segment. If your Mrs supports one good ride a week, you are doing very well, 👍
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Welcome back mate 👍 Love this video. You've got your priorities 💯 right. You'll be back. Just get comfortable with the reality that less time to train means the results won't be what you are used to. Just ride to have fun and don't put pressure on yourself. Your family are amazing.
GC, egos recover…. Stop whinging, accept your priorities have shifted for the time being, and get your ass back out there and do your best! Recast the goals and own the pack from 15 to 20! We’ll still be here watching and enjoying!!!
1:37 😭😭
Looked like a fun day with the family!
GCN, georgio cappola network ❤
Missed you man! Go for it daddio!
Welcome to the about 20th club 😂 Fair play you are looking a bit tunky 😅
fair play GC going for CX racing again...but cuddles on the sofa and trips to the bakery win every time :) Hit the MTB trails and just have fun on the bike!
A few more races and u be back in top 10 keep at it Giorgio 🚴🚴
I wonder if the baulking up slowed you down or something else 👌
Nice work Giorgio!
Man's gonna need a new razzo jersey if them shoulders keep on getting bigger 😂
That was one of the best vids yet, you don't have to win to be entertaining,keep smiling !
Legend mate, you got it done. See you in sport 2025 😅😅
Don’t give up George. Just keep riding and forget the vids for a while.
New challenge...... Start at the back for the first lap then see how many you can catch by the finish. Would make an entertaining video plus give you a wee challenge 😊
Good effort first race has dad well done
If you don't warm up your blood vessels won't be fully open and the opening sprint's lactic acid won't leave very easily
Well The Rocket was cheering all your competition on too, so it's not surprising they rode away from you 😄😄
Good effort Giorgio😊
1st race as a dad! Full beans.....don't quit you clown!
I just got my new tyres in 45 and 50 and see if they fit my 2018 TCX. 😅
Great tips
He did go for 180 for ½ hr 😱 👏
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Great vid. I’ve just brought the TCX. Comes Tuesday!! Looked at the revolt felt way too relaxed. My question is. I brought the bike for gravel& road. I feel that I’m going to run out of gears on the road with 40T front crank. Will you have enough room for 44T or even 46T with chain stay? I used to ride 53T Shimano on my old set up. On the my single speed I run 52T What’s do you think?
Ahh mega enjoy new bike day! I can’t see it being a problem having the bigger chainring for the road but I would think you will then start to struggle getting up any steep climbs especially with a 46… if your TCX has a 10 on the cassette it’s surprising how fast you need to go to run out of gears on the road, so maybe worth some testing before you change it 👌
Thank you. Got the bike today!! Love it!! Sooo fast and light. Yep, a bit testing over the winter feels okay for now. Really looking forward in getting out more. Keep up your work buddy, really enjoy your channel.
Well balked up all of a sudden ! but you might find that is a hinderance for cross as I found out so I’ve cut back 😂
Yeo I’m expecting to be a lot slower now 😂
There needs to be a cycling TV show for babies 😄
Had you thought of getting cafe sponsorship? Good luck with the racing.
😂 now that’s a good idea 🤔
what camera do you use and how do you get your data on screen?
A GoPro and I use the garmin virb software 👌
Brilliant, great to see you back, you can see you've put a bit of weight on. Looking forward to your cross races. 👍👏👏👏👏
Good stuff . Doing the strength training will make you faster, power transfer with a strong core and upper is much more efficient, you'll be more resilient, better endurance and all that. I've banged a 10% increase in ftp by doing weight training, not big weights due to old age damage, plus push ups etc.. in a year, nothing different on the bike. Sorted my knee issues out as well just by being stronger. If you watch the racing ; the fast guys are very strong and ride the bits others run. The ground shakes under their wheels. No nonsense, just focus and power. You're on the right track, don't be a dumb arse the week before the race, taper.... ffs😅 For what its worth, if i got down to race weight with current ftp I'd be around 4watts per kilo.... scrawny 60yr old winner is the plan... rather than tunky 18th place again. You'll smash it mate. Focus and power 💯
I definitely feel stronger day to day but with very little time training on the bike compared to usual I don’t think that’s going to do me any favours and the extra muscle is a lot more weight so I think expectations will need to be lowered this year 😂
@@GiorgioCoppolaCycling better muscle than lard 😆
Hey, more power you man! Enjoy the family time - it goes fast!
Good luck with the first cross race look forward to the video of it think there will be lots of mud with all that rain we have had
Yep I think it’s going to be a muddy one 😬
Wow, you certainly look a bit menacing now, transmit that power to the pedals and who knows what ! Keep it up bro !!
The big problem is not enough time on the bike which I don’t think will do me any favours 😬
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday big man 😘 Will the rocket be there…..asking for a friend 😍
Still TBC Dan 👀😅
Looking forward to seeing you too and hopefully she will be there 🤞
I'm happy for you and your family for your first child! but I've been missing your content! I'm in my first cyclocross season and I've learned a lot from you and you motivate me a lot! Keep killing it man!
Ahh mega hopefully more content and races coming 🤞 I hope your first season is going well!
That was fun!!!
You guys hauling ass! ❤
Going through some of your older videos.. Getting amped up for the season to come! This looks like great fun this course
Great course but always a mud bath… it would be good if it was a bit more rideable 😂
Keep an eye on your daily resting heart rate, it can be easy to overtrain if you're getting less rest and worried about reaching race season fitness
I have actually probably been getting us much sleep as before… fingers crossed it stays like this and the rocket doesn’t see this comment 😂 but I have excepted the race fitness isn’t going to be there I just want to race with a bit of fitness so it doesn’t hurt as much 😂
@@GiorgioCoppolaCycling yeah, harbour the ambition until you get into the swing of things. It won't be long til you're changing nappies as quickly as it takes to clip in, then you just need to find ways to train with Ava. Don't lose the ambition though, cos a) it'll rub off on Ava, b) the races will be a nice family day out I'm sure Ava and Rocket will enjoy, with extended family often there too, and c) you've been improving consistently to a pretty high level and everyone wants to see you continue building on this. Loving the family footage too BTW 😍
Keep an eye on your resting heart rate - don't overtrain
Yeah, those cuddles are the best! Remember, kids think parents who race are really cool. Maintain the fitness; I was an elite triathlete but now I'm fat and fifty, my daughter races and I'll never be able to get fast enough to keep up with her again. It's worth keeping up being amazing people yourselves, you and Rocket are her primary role models ❤️
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